Returning Members

Application Process

Submit an online rehire application by April 15, 2024
Check your email for your requal date.
Reply to the email to confirm your date.
Arrive to the Joseph Von Savage Pool at least 15 minutes prior to your test.
Bring all required paperwork.

Requalification Test Information

Requirements

Pool Swim Test: 250 yards < 4 minutes
Stamina Test: .5 mile run < 3:45 minutes
AED/CPR Re-certification
SJLCA Ocean Swim Requirement: 500 yard < 10 minutes (Completed by 08/01/2023)

There are NO EXCEPTIONS – you must complete both stamina sections before you are assigned a starting date.

Requalification Dates
Time: 8:00 am Location: Joseph Von Savage Pool

Saturday April 27, 2024
Saturday May 4, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday June 1, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024

Requalification Paperwork

All returning personnel must bring a current copy of the following documents to requal in order to be processed at city hall for return to work. Please note that your start date is dependent upon your submission of all required documents.

Recent WCBP Medical Form (Physical)
Driver's License
Social Security Card
All returning members must complete the Primepoint on-line packet before you start work. No exceptions.
1. Once access to Primepoint is available, a notice will be sent out to your attention
All returning personnel will be required to submit an online background check after passing the requal swim/run/CPR-First Aid Tests. Background check must be processed before start date. Information regarding completing the "Background" check will be sent to your attention after April 15, 2024.

Important Information

It is extremely important to reapply by April 15, 2024.
If you are not planning on returning, please indicate that on the rehire form.
All WCBP members that do not reply by April 15th will be considered as not returning, and their positions may be relinquished to new candidates.
Please note that if you plan to return, you must be available to start by no later than July 1, 2024 and work until at least August 15, 2024. No interrupted service, i.e: (no family vacations, school camps, summer school, etc.) Any exception to this policy must be submitted and cleared by Chief Johnson prior to start date.
As you know your work as a lifeguard is important, and the people that visit the beaches of Wildwood Crest rely on you for your professionalism and skills. Please be ready to work and be in shape for your job.
If your email has recently changed, please send your updated email address to [email protected].
Those rehired are reminded that you are “at will employees” while employed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 609-522-3825 or email [email protected].

Important Dates

As always, we will work weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27).
Official Full time status will start on June 8, 2024 and work through the weekend after Labor Day
Rookie School June 17, 18, 19 CPR/Advanced First Aid Certification
Rookie School Training Camp June 20-June 30
July 1, 2024: Full staff
July 8, 2024 (Monday) Cape May County Lifeguard Championships 6:30 PM

Apply Now

The Rehire Application will be available to submit after March 1, 2024....

WCBP Medical Form

Download and complete prior to requal date.

REHIRE APPLICATION

WCBP Medical Form

The schedule/information on this page is contingent on any Covid-19 restrictions and are subject to change if necessary